Casinos in Mississippi see a consistent 2.8% revenue growth year-on-year during August

Mississippi's commercial casinos saw a mixed bag of results in August, with some regions experiencing growth while others reported declines, according to recent data.

The Coastal casinos led the way, recording a revenue of $142.3 million last month, up 6.1% year-over-year. Slot machines in the Coastal region contributed $115.8 million to this total, marking a 2.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Interestingly, table games in the Coastal region also saw significant growth, generating $23.1 million in revenue, a substantial 28.7% increase year-over-year.

However, not all regions shared in this success. The Northern casinos reported a revenue of $46.1 million last month, a 3% decrease compared to the previous year's $47.6 million. Slot games in the Northern region experienced a minimal decline of 0.3% year-over-year, while table games saw a more significant drop of 15.8%.

The Central region followed a similar pattern, with casinos generating $27.1 million in revenue, down 2.9% year-over-year. Slot revenue in the Central region dropped by 3.7% year-over-year, reaching $23.6 million. Like the Northern region, the Central region also saw a decline in table games revenue, with a 20.5% decrease year-over-year.

Despite these declines in the Northern and Central regions, total statewide table games revenue increased 12.8% year-over-year, reaching $31 million in August. Total slot revenue also remained steady, increasing 0.8% year-over-year to $177.2 million.

Overall, Mississippi's 26 commercial casinos generated a total revenue of $215.5 million last month, marking a year-over-year increase of 2.8% compared to the previous year's $209.7 million. However, only one of the three casino regions reported a year-over-year increase, with the Mississippi casino region with the highest percentage revenue growth in August not specified in the provided search results.

In conclusion, while the Coastal region saw strong growth, the Northern and Central regions experienced declines in August. Despite these regional differences, total statewide casino revenue continued to trend upward, signaling a positive outlook for the Mississippi gaming industry.

Casinos in Mississippi see a consistent 2.8% revenue growth year-on-year during August